The numbers behind Medicare in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,494 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.4% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,586 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,642 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.1% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Jefferson Davis Parish ranks 32nd of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,494 people in that age group, or 17.4% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). Another 2,186 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Jefferson Davis Parish is 40.1% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 7,182 Medicare beneficiaries in Jefferson Davis Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jefferson Davis Parish, CMS reported about 666 emergency room visits and 255 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 13% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Jefferson Davis Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Jefferson Davis Parish; we help Jefferson Davis Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jefferson Davis Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jefferson Davis Parish:
- Ochsner American Legion Hospital — Jennings (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Jefferson Davis Parish at Jennings (9,372), Welsh (3,289), Lake Arthur (2,565), Elton (986), Fenton (213), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Jefferson Davis Parish number 7: 70532, 70546, 70549, 70581, 70591, 70640, 70650. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Jefferson Davis Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Jefferson Davis Parish households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Jefferson Davis Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville Parish | 5,300 | 70.4% | 25% | Metro |
| De Soto Parish | 5,232 | 54.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| St. Bernard Parish | 6,131 | 71.8% | 26% | Metro |
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,633 | 65.6% | 18% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.